0p0 Chapter 244 Advancement
Chapter 244 Advancement
Chapter 244 Advancement
"You're recovering much faster than I expected. But don't rush, wait a little longer. Once I've completely expelled those annoying shadows from your body, you'll truly be able to soar freely through the sky once more..."
Lezhi wanted to raise his hand to stroke the bird's head feathers, just like he usually did to soothe a fluffy ball, but the bird, standing upright, was much taller than him, making it seem a little difficult to do so.
Awkwardly raising his arm, it seemed a bit awkward to just pull it back like that. "Oh well, belly hair should be the same, but I wonder if it will be rejected..."
Muttering to himself, Lezhi was thinking that changing positions to soothe the bird would be just as effective, but the understanding bird seemed to have discerned something from his actions. Its wings remained open, but it stopped flapping.
After thinking for a while, the big head noticed that Lezhi seemed to be making other moves, so the bird and beast disregarded their modesty and took the initiative to put their heads under Lezhi's palm.
"Wow..." Yuezhi's eyes lit up with surprise as the bird nuzzled against her, her expression becoming an exaggerated smile. The naive bird didn't understand that humans are very adept at taking advantage, especially when it comes to things they like, which often leads to many unexpected situations.
For example, right now, when the birds and beasts offer their feathers to him, Lezhi immediately understands that this is a sign that the birds have accepted him.
Now that they were acquaintances, Lezhi's actions towards him were completely different, like those of a different person.
Just moments ago they maintained a polite distance, but now Lezhi dared to pounce and hug the bird-beast, pulling its entire head into her arms and stroking it back and forth with her hands. While sensing the bird-beast's physical condition through physical contact, Lezhi spoke to soothe it.
"Okay, that's it. We'll take it slow, don't rush. It'll be over soon. Just a little bit more, and we'll be fully recovered!"
With each soothing word from Lezhi, the birds and beasts, who had been overwhelmed by the return of their power, gradually calmed down.
The person in front of me radiated a warm and healing energy. This energy absorbed the painful shadows within me and healed the areas affected by the shadows. The whole process was like being immersed in a hot spring.
Feeling the warmth flowing through its body, the bird slowly lowered its eyelids. Its head, held in Lezhi's arms, burrowed back and forth a couple of times, not wanting to leave, but wanting to get closer to Lezhi.
With its outstretched wings folded, the bird-beast now exuded an aura of comfort and vitality from the inside out.
This obvious change was noticed by all their companions in the cave, and they, who had always kept silent, were so surprised that they could not make a sound.
Animals have the most acute senses; they don't need to get too close, just by observing changes in their breathing, to roughly judge the physical condition of another animal.
The bird currently being held by Lezhi is visibly improving; its dull feathers have regained their luster, the wing bones beneath its wings have become stronger, and its raised tail feathers and uncontrollably erect crest all demonstrate that the bird has recovered its health.
Upon discovering the truth, the birds were overjoyed.
Excitement spread among the sick birds and animals, but they did not make a sound to disturb them. Instead, they subconsciously suppressed their instincts and quietly waited for Yuezhi's favor.
This is reverence for the virtuous, and at the same time, submission to the strong.
"Alright~" Unaware that her image among the birds and beasts had transformed from a warm and adorable little creature into an all-powerful powerhouse, Lezhi's attention was currently focused entirely on the birds and beasts in front of her. After using her energy to run over every part of the bird's body to make sure there wasn't a single shadow left, a satisfied smile appeared in Lezhi's eyes.
He is a perfectionist, especially when it comes to treating patients. He always checks multiple times to make sure there are no hidden dangers before he announces that the patient is cured.
This is one of the reasons why people who have been treated by him recover so well. It's because Lezhi is very meticulous and takes care of every nook and cranny. Moreover, the energy he inputs doesn't just absorb all the shadows; the inherent healing power, under Lezhi's intentional repeated cleansing, will continuously repair the patient's body and make up for all the missing parts.
Le Chu and Qing Lin had long suspected that those who had been healed by Le Zhi, despite being tormented by the shadows for so long, not only had their talents not been damaged, but were in even better condition than before. The role Le Zhi played in this was self-evident.
Similarly, birds and beasts feel the effects of their own bodies recovering most deeply. Their revitalized bodies are no longer burdened by chronic illnesses, and even their breathing becomes much fresher than before.
"Chirp chirp chirp chirp~"
"Yes, you're completely healed now. You can go outside and share the good news with your friends. Go on!"
As if understanding the bird's joy and eagerness, Lezhi let go of the bird's arms and patted the bird's head twice.
The healthy bird stood in stark contrast to the sick birds and beasts behind it, and after curing one of them, Lezhi felt more confident.
The process was much simpler than I had imagined. Although these birds and beasts were unable to consume the sap of the mother tree to suppress the shadows, their symptoms were generally more severe than those of the tree spirits. However, precisely because they had not gone through a struggle with the sap of the mother tree, these shadows were easier to deal with than the shadows inside the tree spirits' bodies.
and……
Lezhi Shen reached out and grasped in the air. He was sure it wasn't an illusion. He seemed to have become much more adept at using the energy in his body, and his control was more precise. When the energy flowed in the bodies of birds and beasts, he could control even the smallest energy branches as easily as if they were his own arms.
Previously, to achieve this, he had to be completely focused and couldn't afford to be distracted. Even with the energy replenishment from the shadowy figures, a single treatment session still took a toll on his mental energy.
But now, doing this is as easy for him as breathing. After the whole treatment, he not only doesn't feel any effort, but also has a deeper understanding of the laws of energy flow.
As if he had just undergone a thorough and exhilarating training session, coupled with the absorption of the shadowy energy, Lezhi could clearly feel that the energy reserves in his body had not been depleted by the treatment; on the contrary, they were even more abundant. Lezhi was overjoyed. The little tree between his brows trembled joyfully, its leaves shimmering with light, making the little tree even more dazzling. That light all gathered in Lezhi's eyes, reflecting his jubilant mood.
Despite Lezhi's repeated attempts to shoo them away, the birds and beasts, now healed, walked out of the cave, turning back to look at Lezhi with pleading eyes, but they couldn't resist Lezhi's insistence.
It wasn't that he didn't want it to stay, but there were so many other sick birds at the scene. If it recovered on its own and was hopping around happily, it would interfere with the subsequent treatment.
Furthermore, Lezhi hadn't forgotten that the shadows were contagious. Although he was confident he could crush them, he didn't want to create unnecessary trouble for himself if it could be avoided beforehand.
Therefore, Lezhi refused the birds' and beasts' feigned pitiful requests with the strongest attitude, showing no trace of the warmth she had just displayed.
"No, go now..." His resolute gaze, coupled with his uncompromising words, finally made the birds and beasts give up.
"Alright, one's done. Now let me see who it is. You're the one!"
"Chirp~"
The chosen birds and beasts were overjoyed, while those that were not chosen were not discouraged. After witnessing their companions recover, they were completely convinced of Lezhi's abilities.